A Ukrainian aircraft detained at the Piarco International Airport after explosives were discovered onboard has now been granted authorisation to leave the country following extensive investigations by security agencies.

In a statement on Friday, the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago said Flight CVK-7078 arrived in Trinidad and Tobago from the Bahamas on May 14th for a technical refuelling stop while en route to Cape Verde, with a final destination of Libya.

According to the Authority, officers of the Immigration Division discovered upon the aircraft’s arrival that it was transporting explosives which had not been declared in keeping with established international aviation and security protocols.